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In a summer update from lodging rental marketplace Airbnb, customers can now search for accommodations that include an EV charger in their stay. Airbnb made the search addition after years of EV drivers requesting the option. Airbnb is an American company that offers people easy access to a global market of rental accommodations, including shared

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Biden’s new EV goal and Tesla being excluded from the announcement, the upcoming $25,000 Tesla, BYD’s blade batteries, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As

Times are tight all over the place as state budgets are being slashed. So if any police departments need an affordable alternative to a souped-up Dodge Charger or Ford Expedition, then this fun little electric police car might be just what the sheriff ordered. And if we don’t have any real boys in blue lining

Celebrity guests have been pictured arriving at a church for Ant McPartlin’s wedding. McPartlin, 45, is marrying Anne-Marie Corbett at St Michael’s Church in Heckfield, Hampshire, today. He posed for photos with his TV partner and friend Declan Donnelly, 45, outside the building before the ceremony. The pair, known as Ant and Dec, wore matching

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new show sees him take on the role of someone who wonders what their life might be like had things worked out differently. Mr Corman, which was also written and directed by Gordon-Levitt, follows the story of a man who teaches fifth grade history in California’s San Fernando Valley – but had initially

Kanye West is keeping his fans on the edge of their seats after holding yet another listening party for his hugely-anticipated new album, Donda. The rapper took to the stage for the second time in two weeks in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium to give fans another sneak peek of the record. West is seemingly testing the

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Gone Girl actress Lisa Banes, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in New York City. Brian Boyd, 26, was arrested on Thursday, the New York Police Department said, and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to yield to a

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Love Island received more than 5,000 complaints last week, with claims an episode “misled” female contestants after they were sent images showing their partners appearing to be unfaithful. Viewers said a postcard sent to female contestants during the show’s Casa Amor week – in which couples are separated into different villas – showing their partners

After spending 240 hours isolating alone in a room at a mid-range chain hotel in Manchester, Canadian singer-songwriter Devin Townsend has discovered, among other things, the good old British traditions of sticky toffee pudding (“really good”) and Naked Attraction (“yuck”). The metal star is in the UK to headline next weekend’s Bloodstock Festival in Derbyshire.

Tesla has increased the price of the base Model S by another $5,000 – making it a $10,000 base price increase in less than a month. Since the beginning of the year, we have been covering a seemingly continuous series of price increases throughout Tesla’s vehicle lineup. However, it has particularly affected Model 3 and

Rapper T.I. has been arrested in Amsterdam, after the bike he was riding collided with a police car, knocking off its wing mirror. The Live Your Life rapper recorded a video from his cell in the Dutch capital explaining the reason for his latest incarceration. Captioned “Free ME”, the performer said: “So I’m locked up

DHL and Eviation today announced a pretty big moment in the developing history of electric aviation and specifically electric cargo aviation. Starting later this year, DHL will begin testing a fleet of 12 electric cargo planes from Eviation’s sole current model dubbed “Alice.” Deliveries will begin in 2024. The Alice planes look almost identical, save

Rapper DaBaby has apologised after comments he made about HIV-positive people and gay men saw him widely criticised and kicked off festival line-ups. At the Rolling Loud Miami festival, held between 23 July and 25 July, the 29-year-old – real name Jonathan Kirk – told audience members to put their phone lights in the air

Shaun Ryder is talking TV. As one of Gogglebox’s resident celebrity armchair critics, alongside partner in crime Bez, he’s happy commentating on the small screen. The X Factor (RIP) had its place for family viewing, he reckons – it’s good if you “sound like Frank Sinatra and can do a dance”, although he knows Happy

In a new video, we can watch Rivian’s latest R1S electric SUV prototype climb an insane 45-degree slope like it’s nothing. Rivian has been running into some issues bringing its first consumer electric vehicle to production. The first R1T electric pickup truck deliveries have recently been delayed from July to September. It also delays deliveries

Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been charged with assault after a woman was injured in Streatham, south London. The grime artist, whose real name is Dylan Mills, is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday 3 September. Police were called to a residential address on 8 June and found a woman with minor injuries.

A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated. The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop. The incident happened in Norway’s eastern district on Friday, July 30th. Motorists passing a

The fallout from comments made by DaBaby about HIV and gay men continues, after the rapper was booted off the bill of a major music festival. DaBaby has been widely criticised for his comments, where he told audience members to put their phone lights in the air – unless they were HIV-positive or were gay

If you’re still traveling to work or the park win a car, it’s time to change that. The RadMini Fat Tire E-bike delivers the ability to ride for up to 45 miles on a single charge, letting you go to work and back before it’s time to plug in. Normally $1,499, today we’re taking a